South African Current Affairs

Wednesday – 24th April 2019

Mbongiseni Buthelezi discusses the new book Traditional Leaders in a Democracy: Resources, Respect and Resistance

Mbongiseni Buthelezi sat down with Polity SA to discuss his new book Traditional Leaders in a Democracy: Resources, Respect and Resistance.

Thursday – 18th April 2019

Enter here to WIN 1 of 3 hampers including Gangster State, How to Succeed in the African Market and How to Get a SARS Refund for Small Businesses

Win one of three book hampers including Gangster State, How to Succeed in the African Market and How to Get a SARS Refund for Small Businesses!

Tuesday – 16th April 2019

‘Paul Le Roux was a sweet kid’ – Read an excerpt from The Mastermind – the true story of the brilliant international crime boss from Krugersdorp

Read an excerpt from The Mastermind – the incredible true story of Paul Le Roux, the coder from Krugersdorp who became an international crime boss.

Africa Reimagined by Hlumelo Biko – Realistic steps to return to a more balanced Afrocentric identity

Africa Reimagined is a passionately argued appeal for a rediscovery of our African identity.

Monday – 15th April 2019

Gunship Over Angola – Steve Joubert’s gripping memoir, a powerful plea for healing and understanding

Gunship Over Angola: The Story of a Maverick Pilot by Steve Joubert is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.

‘How has this story never been told?’ Watch an interview with the authors of Broke and Broken: The Shameful Legacy of Gold Mining in South Africa

Broke and Broken: The Shameful Legacy of Gold Mining in South Africa, by Lucas Ledwaba and Leon Sadiki, explores one of southern Africa’s greatest tragedies.

Friday – 12th April 2019

New, fully revised and extended edition of Cyril Ramaphosa: The Road to Presidential Power by Anthony Butler

A revised and extended edition of Cyril Ramaphosa: The Road to Presidential Power by Anthony Butler is out soon from Jacana Media.

Thursday – 11th April 2019

Lawfare by Michelle le Roux and Dennis Davis – What happens when SA’s tumultuous political life becomes entangled in the courts of law?

‘Lawfare is a timely and important work that provokes and confronts the growing debate on constitutionalism and the material transformation of our society.’ – Dikgang Moseneke, former Deputy Chief Justice

Wednesday – 10th April 2019

We will not be silenced – Penguin Random House responds to Gangster State launch disruption and calls to burn the book

Penguin Random House has released a statement in response to the disruption of the launch of Gangster State in Johannesburg yesterday.

Protesters rip up books, disrupt launch of Pieter-Louis Myburgh’s Gangster State

Protesters disrupted the launch of Pieter-Louis Myburgh’s new book Gangster State: Unravelling Ace Magashule’s Web of Capture at Exclusive Books Sandton City last night.

A rediscovery of our African identity – Hlumelo Biko launches Africa Reimagined at Love Books

Jonathan Ball Publishers and Love Books invite you to the launch of Hlumelo Biko’s new book, Africa Reimagined: Reclaiming a Sense of Abundance and Prosperity.

ANCYL Free State calls for burning of Pieter-Louis Myburgh’s ‘puke disguised as a book’ Gangster State

The ANC Youth League in the Free State Province has said it will burn copies of Pieter-Louis Myburgh’s new book Gangster State: Unravelling Ace Magashule’s Web of Capture.

Monday – 8th April 2019

[UPDATE: Venue has been changed] Joburg and Cape Town launch details for Pieter-Louis Myburgh’s new book Gangster State

Exclusive Books and Penguin Random House invite you to the Joburg and Cape Town launches of Gangster State by Pieter-Louis Myburgh.

Friday – 5th April 2019

‘We are not afraid of Mr Magashule’s threats’ – Penguin Random House statement on Gangster State

Penguin Random House has released another statement in response to controversy surrounding the new book Gangster State.

Thursday – 4th April 2019

Africa’s Business Revolution – The definitive guide to doing business in Africa, packed with fresh insights from McKinsey and exclusive interviews with prominent CEOs

Africa’s Business Revolution: How to Succeed in the World’s Next Big Growth Market, by Acha Leke, Mutsa Chironga and George Desvaux, is out now from Jonathan Ball Publishers.

Wednesday – 3rd April 2019

Penguin Random House statement on new book Gangster State: We will not buckle under political pressure

Penguin Random House has released a statement saying they stand by Pieter-Louis Myburgh, the author of Gangster State, and will not withdraw the book despite criticism from the ANC.

Monday – 1st April 2019

‘We are willing to forcefully change our society if the need arises’ – Rekgotsofetse Chikane on #FeesMustFall

Rekgotsofetse Chikane, youth activist and author of Breaking a Rainbow, Building a Nation, spoke to The Reading List about the nature of student politics in the country before, during and after the emergence of #FeesMustFall.